ISBN: 9780282966959 - lessons in sight reading: at the piano (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a unique and highly effective method for mastering sight-reading at the piano. Published in 1909, it reflects the prevailing pedagogical approaches of the era, emphasizing a direct connection between musical notation and physical execution on the keyboard. The author's approach, however, departs from traditional methods by focusing on developing a clear mental picture of the keyboard as a primary tool for sight-reading. The text carefully guides the reader through a series of exercises designed to solidify this mental image, emphasizing the physical relationship between notes and keys rather than relying on rote memorization of musical theory. The book delves into the mechanics of the piano keyboard, focusing on the placement of black and white keys and their corresponding notes. The reader is encouraged to develop a strong sense of touch and to internalize the relationship between musical notation and the physical act of playing. This unique approach to sight-reading, grounded in the visual and kinesthetic, demonstrates a practical and intuitive pathway to piano mastery. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…